Pale Cucumber PPU9-17 is a yellow paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #D6D5BD, LRV 66 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Frosted Green Grape from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #D6D5BD · PPU9-17
Pale Cucumber
66%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Pale Cucumber Technical Profile
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Pale Cucumber in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Pale Cucumber in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrPale Cucumber
Nearly identical
PPGFrosted Green Grape
Frosted Green Grape
PPG
Nearly identical
Spa
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Lunar Tide
Valspar
Nearly identical
Nourish .01
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Dried Lichen
Kilz
Nearly identical
Elise
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Spooky
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Acanthus
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Elise
Vista Paint
Very similar
Grass Cloth
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Eddy
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Pale Cucumber
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Pale Cucumber
#D6D5BD
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9BAD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Pale Cucumber
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Pale Cucumber Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Behr Colors
Other Behr colors close to Pale Cucumber.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Pale Cucumber — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Pale Cucumber have?
Pale Cucumber by Behr has a neutral undertone and sits in the yellow color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Pale Cucumber in your own space before committing.
What colors match Pale Cucumber from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Pale Cucumber are Frosted Green Grape by PPG (a near-identical match), Spa by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), With A Twist by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Pale Cucumber's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Pale Cucumber?
Pale Cucumber has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 65.6, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Pale Cucumber's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.